Reading Glasses

Reading Glasses

Author: Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself staring at that stack of books you swear you’ll get to someday, or feeling a little lost in the vast, sometimes overwhelming, world of literature? Reading Glasses is here for that. Hosts Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara are your friendly, no-judgment guides to cultivating a richer and more manageable reading life. Each episode feels like a conversation with two deeply knowledgeable friends who are just as passionate about the logistics of reading as they are about the stories themselves. You’ll get practical, often clever strategies for tackling that ever-growing To-Be-Read pile and thoughtful ideas for organizing your physical bookshelves or digital library. They dive into the practical side of the hobby, reviewing the latest reading gadgets and tools that might actually help-or might just be clutter. More importantly, Brea and Mallory address those common bookish dilemmas: finding your way out of a reading slump, balancing a budget with a book-buying habit, and exploring thoughtful ways to support your favorite authors. This isn't a literary criticism podcast; it's a toolkit for making reading a sustainable and joyful part of your routine. Tune in to this weekly podcast for a blend of empathy, humor, and genuinely useful advice that treats reading not just as a pastime, but as a lifestyle worth refining.
Episodes
Ep 465 - Testing Out Pagebound + Getting More Library Cards! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: try a reading app or gadget. They test out Pagebound! Plus, they give advice on what to do when your library’s resources are cut and recommend…
Ep 464 - The Secrets of Talking About Books Online! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Brea and Mallory reveal the secrets of talking about books on the internet. Plus, they solve a problem about a page falling out of a book you borrowed, and recommend ocean-centric books for an aquarium book club
Ep 462 - Giving an Author a Second Chance + Briarwick Candles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: give an author a second chance. Plus, they test out Briarwick candles, and give tips for when you space out during audiobooks.
Ep 460 - Ask Not What You Can Do For Reading - Why Do We Read? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
Brea and Mallory talk about why they read! Plus, they give advice on figuring out if a book is not for you or it’s just a bad audiobook narrator, and recommend books about religion gone wrong.
Ep 459 - Do You Have Bad Taste in Books? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
Brea and Mallory debate whether or not they have bad taste in books. Plus, they debate the ethics of selling used books, and recommend romances where the protagonists swap bodies.
Casters on Casters: Jordan Morris and Mallory O'Meara [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:14
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Mallory O'Meara (Reading Glasses & Reading Smut), a…
Ep 458 - Mostly Vibes - What We Picture When We Read [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:10
Brea and Mallory talk about what they picture when they read! Plus, they debate who should check out large print books from the library, and recommend compelling middle grade books.